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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.02, 92.40 and 46.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.02, 92.40 and 46.26 is: 63.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.02 : 92.40 = 46.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.02/92.40 = 46.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.02x = 92.40 × 46.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.02x = 4,274.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,274.42/67.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.78

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